The Saluting Marine

In a gesture of respect for all service members past and present, a Marine veteran, Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers, has held a salute for the duration of the Rolling Thunder demonstration in Washington, D.C. for the last 15 years.

This year was unique in that he was joined by his wife. They held their wedding ceremony on the very curb he salutes from the day of Rolling Thunder.

(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Brian Burdett)
(Additional footage by Lance Cpl. Molly Hampton)

[alkatraz]

This is why the U.S.M.C. calls it " earning the title ". Those men and women don't just become Marines, they earn it.
Carry on, Marines.

[kylie]

Tim broke his wrist one year, he stood there hold his salute for several hours!He was in so much pain. I'll never forget that video Now that's a true MarineSemper Fi

[heavikim]

I as a ROK Marine(Republic Of Korea) veteran, deeply respect his self-discplined loyalty. We Band of Brothers USMC-ROKMC (Korean War, Vietnam War and So may Co-compaignsd going on Korea )Semper Fi

[felkerforcongress]

This is America that I love! Thank you everyone!

[awspartan]

My beloved son is in Camp Lejeune training to be a 1371 combat engineer, I miss him so much .Hes been gone for 6months.

[craZcheese]

how does he physically hold that salute for 4 hours?

[thanebutler-henderson]

I have mad respect for the us armed forces my uncle served with some of you guys in Afghanistan and said if he had to have anyone watch his back he wanted the USA I’d love to follow on that tradition and fight alongside these brave men and women Love from Australia

[animal]

I hope SSgt Tim Chambers becomes part of Marine history. He stepped up and beyond his station even after he left the Marine Core. He has done more for the past, present and future veterans than any Congress men or women have ever done. And he didnt do it for glory or fame. He did it for those who have served or will serve our nation and also for those who never made it home.

(Salutes)

[dannylemon]

This Army vet gives this Marine two thumbs up.

[invictusinfidelis]

This devil dog is awe inspiring enough to make the dead rise up and salute his dedication to corps and country.
Semper Fidelis to the core.

[justicewarrior]

From a European
To our American brothers, a big salute!!
Much respect for your military!
Keep America great!! 🇺🇸

[yvettegilmore]

I can't believe people disliked this video

[firecannon]

I did not expect to cry at this. But that widow coming up to his wife I lost it

[joes]

I've seen this video countless amount of times and every time I'm brought to tears. This Marine is the definition of honor, courage and duty. I thank you and every single person serving and giving your lives to protect our country. 🇺🇸

[diagorosmelos]

Although i was in Bosnia as a mere Engineer, i understand the feeling when you question the reason of being in a conflict.
The passion slips away, and it needs something like this man to stand for you, while others in power are so high on there horse they don't see us.
Much respect from the UK, from a worn out computer slob who was once there and understand what this means.

[matttoftness]

I will never forget the time I met an 80 yr old man wearing a Semper Fi t shirt. He was in exceptional shape for his age. I asked him " we're you a Marine". He said No, I AM a Marine". I thanked him for his service. To anyone who is serving or has served, wartime or peacetime, I wholeheartedly thank you. I am proud of you and proud to be an American.

[pineappleginseng]

"Thank you, Marine, for giving me my welcome home" ... That right there hits pretty damn hard. I'm a 29 year old grown man, and that managed to tug a few drops of tears. As a prior-service Airman, even I have such a deep respect of the sacred brotherhood and lore shared between Marines. This is the kind of dedication you guys instill into your troops, especially as early as Recruit training, and we see it in so many Marines, so hats of to you guys and to SSgt Tim Chambers!

I don't feel as though it'd be appropriate for me to repeat the Corps' motto, so I wish you all Godspeed, and "Aim High".

[chrisd]

Those who know what it's like to live without freedom cherish it the most and cherish those who do everything in their power to defend it. This is what a true hero looks like.

[moelview]

Wonderful gesture from a wonderful human being.

[wewd]

An exemplar of what it means to be a Marine.